The Best Points & Miles Sites
Points and miles sites explain how to earn rewards from credit cards, airline and hotel programs, and how to redeem them for flights and stays worth far more than cash back. They also track award availability and the latest airline and hotel news.
How do points and miles work?
Airlines and hotels reward loyal customers with points or miles for every trip, which can be redeemed for free flights, upgrades and hotel nights. The biggest source of points for most people, especially in the US, is credit cards: sign-up bonuses and everyday spending can earn enough for a business-class flight. The key is redeeming points for high-value awards rather than gift cards or cash back.
What are the best points and miles websites?
The Points Guy is the biggest site for credit card reviews, award booking guides and travel news. One Mile at a Time and View from the Wing cover airline and hotel loyalty programs with daily news and sharp commentary, and Frequent Miler goes deep on strategies to earn and burn points. Upgraded Points has clear guides for beginners, and Prince of Travel focuses on Canadian programs.
How do I find award flight availability?
Finding seats you can book with miles is the hardest part. Award search tools such as point.me and seats.aero search availability across many airline programs at once, showing which program can book a seat and how many miles it costs. AwardWallet tracks all your loyalty balances and expiry dates in one place.
Are travel credit cards worth it?
For people who pay off their balance in full every month, a good travel card can be worth hundreds or thousands in travel each year through bonuses, lounge access, free checked bags and travel insurance. If you carry a balance, interest will wipe out any rewards.
Tips for getting started with points
- Pick one airline alliance and one hotel program to focus on.
- Earn transferable points that move to many partners.
- Redeem for premium cabins and peak hotel nights, where points are worth most.
- Book award seats early, or watch for last-minute releases.